River stage
Antietam Creek
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Antietam Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Antietam Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Antietam Creek is measured at 2 gauges across Maryland, Pennsylvania. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpsburg | 2.73 ft | normal, rising |
| Waynesboro | 2.34 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Antietam Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Sharpsburg, MD, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Monocacy River 4 gauges
- Potomac River 12 gauges
- Little Falls 1 gauge
- Conodoguinet Creek 1 gauge
- Wills Creek (MD, PA) 2 gauges
- Yellow Breeches Creek 1 gauge
- Juniata River 4 gauges
- Deer Creek (MD) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Antietam Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Antietam Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Antietam Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Sharpsburg is at 2.73 ft; Waynesboro is at 2.34 ft.
Where is the Antietam Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Antietam Creek across Maryland, Pennsylvania.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.